Junior Cartographer - TS/SCI

Wiser Imagery; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiser Imagery in St. Louis, MO seeks a Junior Cartographer with a TS/SCI clearance to support Foundation Data production, data integration, and GIS workflows for GEOINT operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to security requirements.

You will perform data extraction and imagery analysis using ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro/MAXAR, produce Foundation Data products, and contribute to SOPs and best practices in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application with CI poly upon request.
• 3 points of relevant background via specified pathways (education or experience).
• Experience performing data extraction and imagery analysis with ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro/MAXAR.
• Experience delivering foundation data reviews as part of a team.
• Experience QA/QC using GAIT/QAC.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team.
• Basic understanding of foundation data methodologies.
• Ability to produce foundation data products.

Responsibilities

• Provide tradecraft and technical support for Foundation Data production and data partnerships.
• Produce and review Foundation Data for map production at various scales.
• Analyze Foundation Data for accuracy and currency.
• Participate in technical exchanges with government and partners worldwide.
• Develop SOPs, how-to guides, and train team members.
• Maintain ITAR exemption for partner interactions.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcMap

Imagery analysis

Foundation Data

QA/QC GAIT

Team collaboration

SOP documentation

Data extraction

Education

Bachelor's degree in geospatial field

Master's degree in geospatial field

Tools

GAIT/QAC

MAXAR

Job description

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.

Junior Cartographer – TS/SCI

Location: St. Louis, MO

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.

Role Description

We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Junior Cartographer – TS/SCI. This position provides tradecraft and technical support for Foundation Data production, data integration, and data partnerships in support of the GEOINT Enterprise. The role requires a strong understanding of geography, Foundation Data processes and procedures, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce, review, and ensure the quality of geospatial data supporting map and chart production at various scales.

Responsibilities

• Provide tradecraft and technical support for Foundation Data production, data integration, and data partnerships supporting GEOINT Enterprise operations.
• Produce and review national and international Foundation Data for map and chart production at various scales using established Foundation Data processes and GIS principles.
• Analyze and evaluate Foundation Data to ensure coverage, accuracy, currency, completeness, and applicability to mission and data requirements.
• Participate in technical exchanges with Government and partner personnel at Government facilities, partner locations, and virtual collaboration environments worldwide.
• Support Foundation Data production by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), authoring how-to guides, documenting best practices, and training team members.
• Ensure a current and accurate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) exemption is maintained for all requested support involving partner interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request.
• A total of 3 points of relevant background via one of the following pathways:
• High School diploma and 3 years of relevant military or full-time geospatial professional experience.
• High School diploma and 2 years of experience plus relevant AIT/MOS training.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree and 1 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree and relevant Master's degree.
• Demonstrated experience to performing data extraction and Imagery analysis using ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro/MAXAR.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a team completing timely and accurate foundation data reviews.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a team performing foundation data quality control / quality assurance analysis using GAIT/QAC software program.
• Demonstrated experience to operate successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member.
• Basic experience understanding of and application of foundation data methodologies.
• Basic experience to produce foundation data products

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the Technical Reference Document TRDv.4.x and UTRDv.1.x. (preferred, not required)
• Demonstrated experience to communicate with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written (including virtually environments). (preferred, not required)
• Extraction in support of crisis operations, geospatial Digital Twin, or AI/ML. (preferred, not required)
• Familiarity with emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, tools, and methodologies, with an understanding of their applications, implications, and integration into daily geospatial and intelligence workflows. (preferred, not required)

Work Environment

Team environment, onsite (Springfield, MO), Monday - Friday, full-time, flexible schedule.

• Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.

Wiser Imagery Services employs personnel within the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.

Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

Salary: $70000 - $80000 per year